Rice and beans (Moros y Cristianos)

Introduce your family to the tantalizing flavors of Cuba with Moros y Cristianos (also called Arroz Moro), a very popular dish of black beans and rice. The name recalls Spanish history: Tender GOYA® Black Beans symbolize Muslim Moors, and fluffy CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice stands in for Christian Spain. Simmered together, Moros y Cristianos soak up vibrant flavor from an array of herbs and vegetables. Serve this authentic dish with your family’s favorite roasted or grilled meats, or all by itself – it’s too scrumptious to pass up!

source	Goya
categories	mexican, rice, side dish
yield	Serves 4
prep time	5 mins
total time	45 mins

INGREDIENTS

3 tsp. GOYA Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Small onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)

½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (about ½ cup)

2 tsp. GOYA Minced Garlic or 4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. GOYA Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

1 tsp. sugar

½ tsp. GOYA Oregano Leaf

1 can (15.5 oz) GOYA Black Beans or GOYA Low Sodium Black Beans

1 GOYA Bay Leaf

1 cup CANILLA Extra Long Grain Rice

1 tsp. GOYA White Vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat 2 tsp. oil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, adobo, sugar and oregano, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

2. Transfer liquid from can black beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Add liquid and bay leaf to pot; bring liquid to boil. Stir in black beans and rice. Bring rice mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until rice absorbs water, about 25 minutes. Add vinegar; stir to combine.

3. Remove rice from heat; let sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes more.

4. Evenly divide rice among serving bowls; drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil.